Mathematics for the Imagination

Peter M. Higgins

230 pages, parution le 11/12/2002

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Résumé

A follow-up to the popular Mathematics for the Curious
Accessible and fun investigation of everyday mathematical problems
Highly involving - the reader is caught up by the spirit of exploration and investigation
More complex mathematical notes included for those readers who want more detail
Fully illustrated with useful line drawings

Mathematics for the Imagination provides an accessible and entertaining investigation into mathematical problems in the world around us. From world navigation, family trees, and calendars to patterns, tessellations, and number tricks, this informative and fun new book helps you to understand the maths behind real-life questions and rediscover your arithmetical mind. Readership: Anyone interested in mathematical problems - students, professionals, and the general reader.

Contents

World Travel
The Travelling World
The Geometric Picture
The World of Archimedes
Reflections and Curves
Covering the World
Possible and Impossible Constructions
For Conoisseurs

L'auteur - Peter M. Higgins

Essex University

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Oxford University Press
Auteur(s)	Peter M. Higgins
Parution	11/12/2002
Nb. de pages	230
Format	12,8 x 19,6
Couverture	Broché
Poids	254g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780198604600
ISBN13	978-0-19-860460-0